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Volume 3 Journal of Nursing Research and Practice Nursing & Immunology 2019
March 11-12, 2019
Neonatology, Pediatric Nursing and Nursing
Immunology March 11-12, 2019 London, UK
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Rheumatic heart disease in North Darfur: An alarmingly high burden and control initiative
Nagwa Salih Saeed Abubaker
Al fashir University, Sudan
Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is the most common cause of cardiac morbidity in Sudanese young people and it is particularly
prevalent in Darfur area. A retrospective review of clinical and echocardiography (echo) data for children with RHD seen in Al-
Fashir Hospital from 2010 to 2016 was conducted. Data from hospital statistics, outpatient, and echo clinic records were collected
and analysed. A control program was started based on training modules and public awareness material (mainly training to medical
assistant, nurses, and health promoter). In the study period 324 patients were admitted and 3777 patients with RHD were seen in
the outpatient clinics. Complications occurred in 33% of inpatients with a case fatality of 12%. Echo revealed that 83% of patients
have sever disease and 50% have a combination of more than two valves affected. Control measures focused on nurse and medical
assistants’ training. Training of 50 medical assistant and nurses, 30 physicians, and 10 health promoters was achieved. Public awareness
programs were conducted. We found a significant burden of RHD in Al Fashir Hospital. A control program was initiated that need
substantial support from governmental and nongovernmental organization.
Biography
Specialist in Paediatrics & Child health at Al fashir Teaching Hospital North Darfur State/ Sudan. Assistant professor of pediatrics and child heath, faculty of
medicine, Al Fashir University.
Nagwa Salih Saeed Abubaker, J Nursing Research and Practice, Volume 3
DOI: 10.4172/2632-251X-C1-002